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Like Asa, however, he acquiesced
in the decision of the squatter; and the appearance, at least, of
harmony was restored again among a set of beings, who were restrained
by no obligations more powerful than the frail web of authority with
which Ishmael had been able to envelope his children.
One effect of the quarrel had been to divert the thoughts of the young
men from their recent visiter. With the dispute, that succeeded the
disappearance of the fair stranger, all recollection of her existence
appeared to have vanished. A few ominous and secret conferences, it is
true, were held apart, during which the direction of the eyes of the
different speakers betrayed their subject; but these threatening
symptoms soon disappeared. and the whole party was again seen broken
into its usual, listless, silent, and lounging groups.
"I will go upon the rock, boys, and look abroad for the savages," said
Ishmael shortly after, advancing towards them with a mien which he
intended should be conciliating, at the same time that it was
authoritative.


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